WDP at a Glance

World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome all to join in prayer and action for peace and justice on every first Friday of March and throughout the year.

The 2017 Journal is based on the 99 country reports received, even though more countries have promoted the program. It is estimated that 95,829 services were held in 113 languages, including versions in Braille and large print. The worship service’s attendance was estimated at around 1,618,869 persons. The celebrations were held in churches, schools, hospitals, prisons, convents, and elderly homes.​In a few countries, the worship service was broadcasted on national TV, radio, and via live stream. WDP activities were announced in the city or church’s newspapers, posters, fliers, Facebook, website, and Twitter. Around 24 activities, especially for children and youth, were held in many schools and churches across the seven regions.

HOW WILL WDP OFFERINGS MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND AROUND THE WORLD?​

​WDP Philippines will ecumenically support training on risk reduction in communities vulnerable to the effects of climate change and natural/human made disasters; enable young women leadership; promote adult education in the rural indigenous communities; sponsor livelihood training for urban poor women and build an organizational capacity for Church Women United-Philippines and WDP ecumenical campaigns.

WDP National/Regional Committees develop their partnership directly with projects locally or abroad, including in the Philippines. They have reported that the offering will be dedicated to:

Sustaining the socio-political commitment for women’s empowerment and race/ gender justice; supporting migrant children, people displaced by war or natural/human made disasters;

​Providing care and medical supplies for people living with HIV and AIDS, cancer, drug addiction, diabetes and dementia; and victims of domestic violence and human trafficking;

Promoting Christian education for children and youth and women’s theological formation; sponsoring programs of ecumenical council women’s desks and Bible Society;

Building organizational sustainability of the WDP in local communities, in the writer countries, and provide for the regional and international coordination of the movement. Tell the WDP story by honoring a leader through the Fund for Tomorrow.